Modern-day gold rush: Mapping the data center boom
The rapid growth of AI data centers strains land, power, and water resources, creating conflict with local communities. Developers, utility providers, and local governments face challenges from project delays to resource management. This panel discussion explores how leveraging property intelligence can help these groups collaborate to navigate the surge in demand and ensure sustainable growth.
The rapid growth of data centers required to power AI has created an unprecedented demand for land, electricity, and water infrastructure. However, this sudden expansion is increasingly overlapping with residential housing markets, utility grids, and local communities.
Developers face project delays and regulatory hurdles due to grid constraints and local pushback. Simultaneously, power and telecom providers face the challenge of forecasting massive infrastructure loads, while local governments must manage the impact on home prices, rents, and municipal resources.
This panel discussion explores how developers, utility companies, and local leaders can leverage property intelligence to navigate this surging demand and drive sustainable growth together.